The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Ethan rubbed his nose and looked out of the window. “Aren’t you supposed to be back next week? Well, I’m kind of busy now. I’ll ask someone to pick you up.”

Ethan heard the bustling sounds of traffic from the other end of the line. Charis managed to hear his words and answered casually, “Well, surprise! Anyway, it’s okay if you can’t make it. I’ll figure it out myself.”

Although Charis tried to sound cheerful, Ethan could hear the disappointment in her voice. “Are you free tonight?” she asked expectantly. “We haven’t seen each other for three years. Shall we meet today?”

“I’m not free tonight.” Ethan thought about Janet storming out of the house in a fit of pique. “Maybe next time.”

“You always say that. You have to tell me what you mean when you say ‘next time’. I haven’t seen you in three years. Can’t I even ask you out for dinner? Is that too much to ask?” Charis grunted.

She had always been honest about her feelings. Ethan’s constant rejection annoyed her. Charis only wanted to catch up with him and couldn’t understand why Ethan was constantly refusing her. She couldn’t keep her composure anymore.

“I’m really busy tonight. Besides, you will be in the company tomorrow. I’ll see you there,” Ethan mumbled. “We can catch up then.”

knew Ethan well. He had always been indifferent toward everyone and was devoid

See you in the company tomorrow.” The smile on Charis’ face disappeared as

years, but Ethan

and

to love

a new business with Ethan instead of taking over her family’s business. Ethan had nothing but talent when they started the company together. She had been through a lot of trials and tribulations with him. She had stood by him during his

up, and he became Brandon Larson — the CEO of the

Charis was devastated.

come after her. But not once in those three years had he tried contacting her. Everyone assumed she would

The Lester family was a mess. Charis had assumed Ethan had rejected her because he wanted to